Being involved in the Girl Scouts as a child fostered an early passion for business in sophomore Isabelle Saettele.

Growing up in Hot Springs, she learned the importance of making a fair deal early in life.

“I’ve always wanted to be in business,” Saettele said. “I sold handmade stuff at the farmers market when I was little, and cookie sales as a Girl Scout were always super exciting for me.”

Saettele’s love for business led her to UCA, where she originally declared a marketing major. This fall, she changed her major to accounting with a minor in computer information systems.

“My principles of accounting class is what really caught my interest. I know so many people hate that class, but I loved it.” Seattele said. “I felt more confident in my future career options after changing to accounting.”

Saettele plans to go to graduate school at UCA and get a master of accountancy as well as a certified public accountant license.

Saettele said she decided to follow in her brother’s footsteps of becoming a UCA student.

“My brother attended UCA, so I knew the college of business provided a great education as well as opportunities outside the classroom,” Saettele said.

The personableness of UCA is what Saettele enjoys most about being a student here.

“I feel like the campus size is perfect because you’re always meeting new people, but the individual colleges are small enough that you have a close bond with people within your department,” Saettele said.

“I believe that UCA has amazing faculty and staff who are always willing to help you succeed,” she said. “As someone who was always made to feel like college was going to be an immense struggle for me because I was home-schooled, UCA has support systems and resources in place for every problem I could ever come across.” 

Saettele is involved in the College of Business as a student ambassador. One of Saettele’s responsibilities as an ambassador is to recruit potential students to UCA and the College of Business.

“I love getting to meet prospective students and helping them see that UCA is a place where they can succeed,” she said.

Saettele enjoys going to events around campus.

“I’m always checking CubConnect to find fun activities going on or workshops to supplement my education. I live in the Muse residential college, and I love going to our Lavender Library to read,” Saettele said.

In her free time, Saettele enjoys crocheting and creating handmade artwork.

“It helps me focus while listening to podcasts or videos for school. Bags are my favorite thing to make,” Saettele said.

Saettele says simply putting in the effort will make your college experience more enjoyable and beneficial to you in the long run.

“What you get out of college is based on what you give. If you just want to get your degree and leave, you can, but UCA has so many great resources and opportunities that you can take advantage of if you just put in a little extra effort.”